Belgium BELGIUM 2016 - Laura Tesoro - What's The Pressure
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Anyway, Laura won the televote yesterday + I believe that either the jury and the public will be sensitive about the fact that Laura's song is written by the biggest Flemish act at the moment. Selah Sue may not be famous all over Europe, but she's a big star in France, and that's enough exceptionnal to be a subject of pride by the Flemish...
Her big tune :
Anyway, Laura won the televote yesterday + I believe that either the jury and the public will be sensitive about the fact that Laura's song is written by the biggest Flemish act at the moment. Selah Sue may not be famous all over Europe, but she's a big star in France, and that's enough exceptionnal to be a subject of pride by the Flemish...
Her big tune :
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I don't know what you're all complaining about. I've caught up with the songs and they far exceeded my expectations.
I expected a collection of cheesy made-for-eurovision pop songs. Instead we got some really contemporary and interesting entries.
In Our Nature turned out to be my favourite. If it's meant to be about world peace or something it's done it very subtly. It's cool melodic and laid back. Adil is cool and laid back. He interacted really well and looked confident and composed.
I also liked Everybody Aches. It has a nice beat to it and I like the stripped back feel. I think Astrid connects with the camera well, although it may just be that she's really pretty.
Kick the Habit is also interesting. The repetitive refrain verges dangerously on the annoying, but the melody that surrounds it just about saves it. There's quite a lot going on in the song, but I'm not sure it all comes together. Still, it's enjoyable.
Tom has the anthemic indie pop/rock number that seemed to scream winner when I heard the snippet. Its competition turns out to be much tougher.
The one I'm afraid I loathe is What's The Pressure. Full marks for attempting some funk, which has become popular downtown, but the performance lacks soul. Laura just brings a smiley, Disneyfied, safe and unthreatening blandness to the song. And she struggles with the vocal too.
What's the deal with this phone vote? Is Laura halfway to victory? I'm a bit worried.
I don't know what you're all complaining about. I've caught up with the songs and they far exceeded my expectations.
I expected a collection of cheesy made-for-eurovision pop songs. Instead we got some really contemporary and interesting entries.
In Our Nature turned out to be my favourite. If it's meant to be about world peace or something it's done it very subtly. It's cool melodic and laid back. Adil is cool and laid back. He interacted really well and looked confident and composed.
I also liked Everybody Aches. It has a nice beat to it and I like the stripped back feel. I think Astrid connects with the camera well, although it may just be that she's really pretty.
Kick the Habit is also interesting. The repetitive refrain verges dangerously on the annoying, but the melody that surrounds it just about saves it. There's quite a lot going on in the song, but I'm not sure it all comes together. Still, it's enjoyable.
Tom has the anthemic indie pop/rock number that seemed to scream winner when I heard the snippet. Its competition turns out to be much tougher.
The one I'm afraid I loathe is What's The Pressure. Full marks for attempting some funk, which has become popular downtown, but the performance lacks soul. Laura just brings a smiley, Disneyfied, safe and unthreatening blandness to the song. And she struggles with the vocal too.
What's the deal with this phone vote? Is Laura halfway to victory? I'm a bit worried.
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^ Agreeing with you, it ain't THAT bad. Sure, some of the songs might get problem qualifying if they end up in a tough semi, but I do enjoy all the songs one way or another. Also I am afraid about Laura doing so well this early...I hope it changes cause otherwise will be the Maria Olafs of 2016...young artist making everything to sweet and gets nervous on stage-flop. :?
^ Agreeing with you, it ain't THAT bad. Sure, some of the songs might get problem qualifying if they end up in a tough semi, but I do enjoy all the songs one way or another. Also I am afraid about Laura doing so well this early...I hope it changes cause otherwise will be the Maria Olafs of 2016...young artist making everything to sweet and gets nervous on stage-flop. :?
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Selah Sue wrote Laura's song?
She is somewhat famous in Portugal. I really like her, now that would be a great representative for Belgium
Selah Sue wrote Laura's song?
She is somewhat famous in Portugal. I really like her, now that would be a great representative for Belgium
Still not a fond of that performance by Laura. I wish Selah could apply herself.
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Most people in Croatia don't know about her, but they know about "This World" because it was in the Kinder Bueno commercial.
Selah Sue wrote Laura's song?
She is somewhat famous in Portugal. I really like her, now that would be a great representative for Belgium
Most people in Croatia don't know about her, but they know about "This World" because it was in the Kinder Bueno commercial.
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It's an interesting collection of songs, but for me there is only one clear favourite:
1. Tom - I'm not lost 9/10 - A little improvement and this could be my favourite this year! All the Softengine vibes return!!! This is in my street and qualitatively good!
2. Adil - In Our Nature 7/10 - I could live with this entry, nothing awful but not outstanding either.
3. Astrid - Everybody Aches 6,5/10 - Interesting and a good performer, but I wonder how high the durability of this song is.
4. Amaryllis - Kick the Habit 6,5/10 - Interesting, New, Refresing, but very repetitive. Also the voice in the live version sounds better than in the studio version :S
5. Laura - Whats the pressure 5/10 - If this wins......I really have to wonder about the music taste of our southern neighbors. This is like a standard song they used to sing at Idols back in the day. It even looks like a standard talent show performance.
It's an interesting collection of songs, but for me there is only one clear favourite:
1.
Tom - I'm not lost 9/10 - A little improvement and this could be my favourite this year! All the Softengine vibes return!!! This is in my street and qualitatively good! 2.
Adil - In Our Nature 7/10 - I could live with this entry, nothing awful but not outstanding either. 3.
Astrid - Everybody Aches 6,5/10 - Interesting and a good performer, but I wonder how high the durability of this song is. 4.
Amaryllis - Kick the Habit 6,5/10 - Interesting, New, Refresing, but very repetitive. Also the voice in the live version sounds better than in the studio version :S5.
Laura - Whats the pressure 5/10 - If this wins......I really have to wonder about the music taste of our southern neighbors. This is like a standard song they used to sing at Idols back in the day. It even looks like a standard talent show performance.
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I like a couple of these songs (namely Tom's and Adil's), but I can't decide on a clear winner between the two yet, and neither one really amazes me. Adil's song has some great buildup verses, I think, but they don't really build to anything in particular... I just wish the song had some kind of climax or something. Yeah, I get that not every song has to be bombastic and epic, but the choruses of In Our Nature just feel a little too mellow and plodding after what the verses promise.
Tom's song has... kind of a similar problem, I think. It gets to a good place, the chorus is enjoyable, but it doesn't really elevate anywhere, make an attempt to stand out, anything like that. It feels like both of the entries I like are content with just being pleasant, or vaguely nice, without making much of an attempt at being memorable or impressive. They're there, and they're nice while you're listening to them, but I can't identify too much in either song that makes me want to come back and listen to it at any other time, and they slip my mind as soon as they've finished.
As for the other three... eh, I could take them or leave them. I don't really care enough about Astrid's or Laura's songs to even form an opinion on them; they just sit there, fill three minutes of my mind, and then leave without inciting any kind of emotion or impression. I mildly dislike Amaryllis' song - there's something about her voice, the notes, the backing music, or something along those lines that just isn't my kind of thing.
The whole NF just... doesn't really manage to leave a lasting impression on me one way or another. There's nothing to love, or hate, or even consider all that much in depth... it's just five mildly pleasant songs competing to see which one is slightly less forgettable than the others. None of them seem like shoe-ins for a qualification at Eurovision, though again it's all just so middle-of-the-road that I can't make a strong statement one way or the other.
I think I'll just hope for Tom or Adil to win and get a significant rework to their song. They've got good foundations, interesting ideas - I'd just prefer if they built on them a bit.
I like a couple of these songs (namely Tom's and Adil's), but I can't decide on a clear winner between the two yet, and neither one really amazes me. Adil's song has some great buildup verses, I think, but they don't really build to anything in particular... I just wish the song had some kind of climax or something. Yeah, I get that not every song has to be bombastic and epic, but the choruses of In Our Nature just feel a little too mellow and plodding after what the verses promise.
Tom's song has... kind of a similar problem, I think. It gets to a good place, the chorus is enjoyable, but it doesn't really elevate anywhere, make an attempt to stand out, anything like that. It feels like both of the entries I like are content with just being pleasant, or vaguely nice, without making much of an attempt at being memorable or impressive. They're there, and they're nice while you're listening to them, but I can't identify too much in either song that makes me want to come back and listen to it at any other time, and they slip my mind as soon as they've finished.
As for the other three... eh, I could take them or leave them. I don't really care enough about Astrid's or Laura's songs to even form an opinion on them; they just sit there, fill three minutes of my mind, and then leave without inciting any kind of emotion or impression. I mildly dislike Amaryllis' song - there's something about her voice, the notes, the backing music, or something along those lines that just isn't my kind of thing.
The whole NF just... doesn't really manage to leave a lasting impression on me one way or another. There's nothing to love, or hate, or even consider all that much in depth... it's just five mildly pleasant songs competing to see which one is slightly less forgettable than the others. None of them seem like shoe-ins for a qualification at Eurovision, though again it's all just so middle-of-the-road that I can't make a strong statement one way or the other.
I think I'll just hope for Tom or Adil to win and get a significant rework to their song. They've got good foundations, interesting ideas - I'd just prefer if they built on them a bit.
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Apperently the jurors for the final will be from 10 different countries. These 10 countries apperently (according to escsweden):
Azerbaijan
France
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Latvia
Montenegro
Netherlands
Sweden
United Kingdom
Is there a confirmation from Een that it is these 10, cause I couldn't find it myself?
Apperently the jurors for the final will be from 10 different countries. These 10 countries apperently (according to escsweden):
Azerbaijan France Greece Hungary Ireland Latvia Montenegro Netherlands Sweden United KingdomIs there a confirmation from Een that it is these 10, cause I couldn't find it myself?
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Azerbaijan and Montenegro?
Surely they'd have jurors from countries that are more likely to vote for Belgium? 
Not that I think it really matters at all when it comes to eurovision points, they just seem like odd choices. I would have had Prehaps Norway and Russia as jurors over Azerbaijan and Montenegro. Both have given a hell of a lot more points to Belgium than they have.
Azerbaijan and Montenegro?
Surely they'd have jurors from countries that are more likely to vote for Belgium? Not that I think it really matters at all when it comes to eurovision points, they just seem like odd choices. I would have had Prehaps Norway and Russia as jurors over Azerbaijan and Montenegro. Both have given a hell of a lot more points to Belgium than they have.
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Well according to Escsweden, Azerbaijan is chosen just for that they never given any points to Belgium. Sweden is selected as being the host (duh) and UK for being the one that has given the most to winners in recent years. It doesn't say why Montenegro is there, but I suppose they liked to pick a ex-yu one, just for the sake of it.
Azerbaijan and Montenegro?
Well according to Escsweden, Azerbaijan is chosen just for that they never given any points to Belgium.
Sweden is selected as being the host (duh) and UK for being the one that has given the most to winners in recent years. It doesn't say why Montenegro is there, but I suppose they liked to pick a ex-yu one, just for the sake of it. lowyby
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Well thats the reason. We have got zero points from both countries in the final and they want to change that
Azerbaijan and Montenegro?
Well thats the reason. We have got zero points from both countries in the final and they want to change that
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Ok then... Sweden and UK I get, ofc who wouldn't want to try and bag those super-hot-given-to-the-eventual-winner-since-2012-12-points from the UK?
Let Eastern Europe win and we'll soon give up that record. Just Azerbaijans reasoning (and Montenegro lack off) that I find weird, but ok.
Well according to Escsweden, Azerbaijan is chosen just for that they never given any points to Belgium.
Ok then... Sweden and UK I get, ofc who wouldn't want to try and bag those super-hot-given-to-the-eventual-winner-since-2012-12-points from the UK?
Let Eastern Europe win and we'll soon give up that record. Just Azerbaijans reasoning (and Montenegro lack off) that I find weird, but ok.
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On songfestival.be they explained everything. Montenegro and Azerbaijan are here because they never gave Belgium points.
Well according to Escsweden, Azerbaijan is chosen just for that they never given any points to Belgium.
On songfestival.be they explained everything. Montenegro and Azerbaijan are here because they never gave Belgium points.
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And fun fact, Hungary because on average they gave the highest points to the winner (since 2000)
And UK and Latvia because they gave the most times there 12 to the winner (since 2000)
^thisMontenegro and Azerbaijan are here because they never gave Belgium points.
And fun fact, Hungary because on average they gave the highest points to the winner (since 2000)
And UK and Latvia because they gave the most times there 12 to the winner (since 2000)
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they tried also two years ago but it didn't help
Well thats the reason. We have got zero points from both countries in the final and they want to change that
they tried also two years ago but it didn't help